Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Summer Jobs at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch is one of the West’s oldest and finest guest ranches, providing professional, personalized service to 44-50 guests who stay in either our unique, well-appointed log cabins or the main lodge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The ranch has a well-established reputation for a super crew that provides professional, personalized, gracious service and we all work enthusiastically to maintain and exceed the anticipated level of service to our guests. Our employees are capable, responsible and understand that a solid work ethic, positive attitude and attention to detail are necessary to deliver this level of service. We work hard and also have fun. All employees receive training in their particular positions, as well as a general orientation on presentation of selves and the ranch to our guests. Each year we have many return employees and guests, which contributes to the welcoming ambience. In turn, our guests are fabulous people, who are delighted to be here enjoying the ranch experience.
Our Jobs
Guest Services - Reservations, Communications & Accounting
Duties include making reservations, generating daily guest reports, daily accounting tasks, fielding communications received by office and disseminating information to appropriate persons and guest services.
Guest Services Host/Office Assistant
Acquainting guests with all aspects of the Ranch program, providing office support and assisting with dinner beverages and seating.
Guest Services Host/Children's Program
Design activities and crafts for children for a 3 hour time period three nights a week, acquainting guests with all aspects of the Ranch program and providing office support.
Head Housekeeper
Work as the Head Housekeeper, in conjunction with a support team of 3 to 4 housekeepers, cleaning cabins, lodge rooms and guest areas; laundering linens; maintain inventory and supplies.
Housekeeper
Work as part of the housekeeping team cleaning a total of 22 accommodations for Ranch guests, cleaning common areas and laundering linens.
Waitstaff
Serve breakfast and dinner meals to 55 ranch guests. Evening meals are served country fine dining style, barbecue and Dutch oven buffets.
Kitchen Assistant
Assist with food prep for approx 55 guests and 25 crew members, wash dishes and prepare guests' sack lunches.
Baker
Prepare breads, desserts and breakfast pastries for up to 55 guests per day.
Breakfast and Dinner Cook
Prepare breakfast and dinner meals for up to 55 guests and 25 employees per day. Evening dining styles include fine dining, barbecue and Dutch oven buffets.
Maintenance/Ranch Hand
This is NOT a wrangler-related position. Duties include daily maintenance of ranch property and structures (fence repair, pasture irrigation, firewood cutting/splitting, pool cleaning, lawn care) plus minor plumbing/carpentry/electrical repair.
Our Ideal Candidate...
We're looking for individuals with a solid work ethic who are gracious, strong team players, enthusiastic, personable, responsible and are seeking a good summer employment experience.
Sleep and Eat
Room and board is provided in dormitory style accommodations. A few private rooms are available, but you should plan on sharing a room with another person. You must provide your own bedding, towels and personal necessities. There is a washer and dryer available free of charge for employees living on the ranch. Off-ranch housing options in the area are limited but some rentals and limited RV hook-ups available.
Employees are served breakfast in the dining room. Lunch generally is a make-your-own sandwich or other buffet at a self-selected time. Crew dinner is served 7 nights a week between 5 & 6 PM. There is a refrigerator for crew use that also always has tasty leftovers.
Other Perks
Employees are salaried and work a 5 day, 40 hour week. Starting salary for most first year employee positions is $975/month, plus provision of room, board and a completion/performance bonus paid at the season's end.
Complimentary recreational opportunities with local rafting and horseback riding outfitters.
The natural hot springs swimming pool, stocked fishing pond with paddleboat and Salmon River fishing/swimming hole are frequently enjoyed favorites of ranch employees.
Getting Here and Getting Around
There is no public transportation to or within Stanley and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The closest airport is Sun Valley; the closest major airport is Boise. There is a small airport in Stanley which receives private planes. Short hops between Stanley and major airports can be arranged through Stanley Air Taxi (208. 774-2276). Sun Valley Express (www.sunvalleyexpress.com) has daily service from the Boise airport to various locations in Ketchum/Sun Valley, from which we can assist with transportation.
We strongly recommend that you have some form of transportation - auto or bicycle - so that you may enjoy the area fully.
For Fun
The 900 acre ranch and surrounding Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains provide unlimited opportunity for hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing, scenic drives, four wheel excursions, camping, horseback riding and other outdoor adventures.
How to Apply
Our season for most employees is from June 10 – September 19. First consideration is given to applicants who can work the entire season.
For more details and to apply, please see our website.
Contact Info:
Erica Cole, Office Manager
HC 64 Box 9934
Stanley, ID 83278
208. 774-3477 (Fax)
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Season: Summer
Housing: Semi-Private Rooms/Dorms
Staff Size: 25
Age Requirement: 18
Location: Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, Idaho
